cyberdeck/docs/parts-list.md
BarnacleBoy 8b41038be7 Initial commit: cyberdeck project planning docs
- Salvage analysis of K501U components
- Orange Pi 5 SBC selection rationale
- Storage architecture (SD card + USB)
- USB hub expansion plan
- Parts list and cost estimates
2026-05-08 22:48:30 +00:00

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Parts List

Bill of Materials

Core Components

Item Specification Source Est. Cost Status
SBC Orange Pi 5 16GB (base) eBay $99 + $5 shipping Bid pending
Display controller 30-pin eDP to HDMI Amazon/eBay $24 Ordered
MicroSD card 64GB Endurance Amazon $10-12 To purchase

Salvaged from K501U

Item Status Notes
Display (Innolux N156HGE-EAB) Available Controller board ordered
Hinge mechanism Available Intact
WiFi antenna Available In hinge
Webcam Available In bezel
Cooling fan Available 4-pin PWM

USB Expansion

Item Specification Source Est. Cost Status
USB hub Powered 7-port USB 3.0 Amazon $15-25 To purchase
USB enclosure SATA 2.5" USB 3.0 Amazon $10-15 To purchase
(or) USB flash 128GB USB 3.0 Amazon $15-25 Alternative

Power

Item Specification Source Est. Cost Status
Power supply USB-C PD or 12V 2A Amazon $8-12 To purchase
(Future) Battery 10,000-20,000 mAh PD TBD $20-40 Future

Networking

Item Specification Source Est. Cost Status
WiFi dongle USB, Linux-compatible Amazon $10-15 To purchase

Optional

Item Purpose Source Est. Cost
Heatsink + fan Cooling AliExpress $5-10
Panel-mount cables Case integration Amazon $10-20
SD card reader Backup/imaging Amazon $8-12

Cost Summary

Minimum Viable Build

Category Cost
SBC $104
Display controller $24
MicroSD $12
USB hub $20
USB enclosure $12
Power supply $10
WiFi dongle $12
Subtotal $194

With Optional Items

Category Cost
Base build $194
Heatsink/cooling $10
Panel-mount cables $15
Total $219

Future Additions

Category Cost
Battery pack (portable) $20-40
Case materials TBD
Custom PCB TBD

Ordered Items

Item Date Ordered Est. Arrival Source Tracking
Display controller board TBD 2-4 weeks Amazon/eBay TBD

Pending Purchases

  • MicroSD card
  • Powered USB hub
  • USB enclosure or flash drive
  • Power supply
  • WiFi dongle

Add actual links when ordering:

  • Orange Pi 5: eBay search for "Orange Pi 5 16GB"
  • Display controller: Amazon search "N156HGE-EAB controller board" or "30-pin eDP to HDMI"
  • USB hub: Amazon "Sabrent 7-port USB 3.0 powered"
  • MicroSD: Amazon "SanDisk Endurance 64GB" or "Samsung PRO Endurance 64GB"